A violent release of confined energy, usually accompanied by a loud sound and shock waves

• fulmination

  1. The act of fulminating or exploding; detonation.
  2. The act of thundering forth threats or censures, as with authority.
  3. That which is fulminated or thundered forth; vehement menace or censure.

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  1. The act of fulminating or exploding; detonation.
  2. The act of thundering forth threats or censures, as with authority.
  3. That which is fulminated or thundered forth; vehement menace or censure.

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• detonation

  1. The act of exploding.
  2. An explosion.

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  1. The act of exploding.
  2. An explosion.

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• burst

  1. To come open or fly apart suddenly or violently, especially from internal pressure.
  2. To explode.
  3. To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open:

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  1. To come open or fly apart suddenly or violently, especially from internal pressure.
  2. To explode.
  3. To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open:

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• blowup

  1. An explosion.
  2. An outburst of temper.
  3. A photographic enlargement.

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  1. An explosion.
  2. An outburst of temper.
  3. A photographic enlargement.

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• blowout

  1. A sudden rupture or bursting, as of an automobile tire.
  2. The hole made by such a rupture.
  3. A sudden escape of a confined gas or liquid, as from a well.

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  1. A sudden rupture or bursting, as of an automobile tire.
  2. The hole made by such a rupture.
  3. A sudden escape of a confined gas or liquid, as from a well.

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• blast

  1. A very strong gust of wind or air.
  2. The effect of such a gust.
  3. A forcible stream of air, gas, or steam from an opening, especially one in a blast furnace to aid combustion.

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  1. A very strong gust of wind or air.
  2. The effect of such a gust.
  3. A forcible stream of air, gas, or steam from an opening, especially one in a blast furnace to aid combustion.

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The act of emerging violently from limits or restraints

• outburst

  1. A sudden, violent display, as of activity or emotion:

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  1. A sudden, violent display, as of activity or emotion:

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• outbreak

  1. A sudden increase:
  2. A sudden eruption; an outburst:

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  1. A sudden increase:
  2. A sudden eruption; an outburst:

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• eruption

  1. The act or process of erupting.
  2. An instance of erupting.
  3. A sudden, often violent outburst.

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  1. The act or process of erupting.
  2. An instance of erupting.
  3. A sudden, often violent outburst.

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A sudden sharp, explosive noise

• snap

  1. To make a brisk sharp cracking sound:
  2. To break suddenly with a brisk, sharp, cracking sound.
  3. To give way abruptly under pressure or tension:

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  1. To make a brisk sharp cracking sound:
  2. To break suddenly with a brisk, sharp, cracking sound.
  3. To give way abruptly under pressure or tension:

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• report

  1. A formal account of the proceedings or transactions of a group:
  2. A spoken or written account of an event, usually presented in detail:
  3. Bound volumes containing the published court opinions in legal cases, intended to provide a reference for precedents in subsequent cases.

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  1. A formal account of the proceedings or transactions of a group:
  2. A spoken or written account of an event, usually presented in detail:
  3. Bound volumes containing the published court opinions in legal cases, intended to provide a reference for precedents in subsequent cases.

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• rat-a-tat-tat

  1. A series of short sharp sounds, as that made by knocking on a door.

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  1. A series of short sharp sounds, as that made by knocking on a door.

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• pop

  1. To make a short, sharp, explosive sound.
  2. To burst open with a short, sharp, explosive sound.
  3. To move quickly or unexpectedly; appear abruptly:

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  1. To make a short, sharp, explosive sound.
  2. To burst open with a short, sharp, explosive sound.
  3. To move quickly or unexpectedly; appear abruptly:

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• crack

  1. To break without complete separation of parts:
  2. To break or snap apart:
  3. To make a sharp snapping sound:

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  1. To break without complete separation of parts:
  2. To break or snap apart:
  3. To make a sharp snapping sound:

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• clap

  1. To strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound, as in applauding.
  2. To come together suddenly with a sharp sound.
  3. To strike together with a sharp sound, as one hard surface on another:

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  1. To strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound, as in applauding.
  2. To come together suddenly with a sharp sound.
  3. To strike together with a sharp sound, as one hard surface on another:

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• bark

  1. The harsh sound uttered by a dog.
  2. A sound, such as a cough, that is similar to a dog's bark.
  3. To utter a bark.

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  1. The harsh sound uttered by a dog.
  2. A sound, such as a cough, that is similar to a dog's bark.
  3. To utter a bark.

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• bang

  1. A sudden loud noise, as of an explosion.
  2. A sudden loud blow or bump.
  3. A sudden burst of action:

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  1. A sudden loud noise, as of an explosion.
  2. A sudden loud blow or bump.
  3. A sudden burst of action:

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A sudden violent expression, as of emotion

• outburst

  1. A sudden, violent display, as of activity or emotion:

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  1. A sudden, violent display, as of activity or emotion:

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• outbreak

  1. A sudden increase:
  2. A sudden eruption; an outburst:

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  1. A sudden increase:
  2. A sudden eruption; an outburst:

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• gust

  1. A strong, abrupt rush of wind.
  2. A sudden burst, as of rain or smoke.
  3. An outburst of emotion.

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  1. A strong, abrupt rush of wind.
  2. A sudden burst, as of rain or smoke.
  3. An outburst of emotion.

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• flare-up

  1. A sudden outbreak of flame or light:
  2. An outburst or eruption:
  3. A recurrence, especially of a disease or condition:

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  1. A sudden outbreak of flame or light:
  2. An outburst or eruption:
  3. A recurrence, especially of a disease or condition:

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• fit

  1. To be the proper size and shape for:
  2. To cause to be the proper size and shape:
  3. To measure for proper size:

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  1. To be the proper size and shape for:
  2. To cause to be the proper size and shape:
  3. To measure for proper size:

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• eruption

  1. The act or process of erupting.
  2. An instance of erupting.
  3. A sudden, often violent outburst.

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  1. The act or process of erupting.
  2. An instance of erupting.
  3. A sudden, often violent outburst.

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• burst

  1. To come open or fly apart suddenly or violently, especially from internal pressure.
  2. To explode.
  3. To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open:

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  1. To come open or fly apart suddenly or violently, especially from internal pressure.
  2. To explode.
  3. To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open:

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• blowup

  1. An explosion.
  2. An outburst of temper.
  3. A photographic enlargement.

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  1. An explosion.
  2. An outburst of temper.
  3. A photographic enlargement.

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• access

  1. A means of approaching, entering, exiting, communicating with, or making use of:
  2. The ability or right to approach, enter, exit, communicate with, or make use of:
  3. Public access.

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  1. A means of approaching, entering, exiting, communicating with, or making use of:
  2. The ability or right to approach, enter, exit, communicate with, or make use of:
  3. Public access.

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The act of blowing up

• pop

  1. To make a short, sharp, explosive sound.
  2. To burst open with a short, sharp, explosive sound.
  3. To move quickly or unexpectedly; appear abruptly:

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  1. To make a short, sharp, explosive sound.
  2. To burst open with a short, sharp, explosive sound.
  3. To move quickly or unexpectedly; appear abruptly:

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• fulmination

  1. The act of fulminating or exploding; detonation.
  2. The act of thundering forth threats or censures, as with authority.
  3. That which is fulminated or thundered forth; vehement menace or censure.

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  1. The act of fulminating or exploding; detonation.
  2. The act of thundering forth threats or censures, as with authority.
  3. That which is fulminated or thundered forth; vehement menace or censure.

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• backfire

  1. An explosion of prematurely ignited fuel or of unburned exhaust gases in an internal-combustion engine.
  2. The backward escape of gases or cartridge fragments when a gun is fired.
  3. A fire started in the path of an oncoming fire in order to deprive it of fuel and thereby control or extinguish it.

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  1. An explosion of prematurely ignited fuel or of unburned exhaust gases in an internal-combustion engine.
  2. The backward escape of gases or cartridge fragments when a gun is fired.
  3. A fire started in the path of an oncoming fire in order to deprive it of fuel and thereby control or extinguish it.

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• ignition

  1. The act or process of igniting something:
  2. An electrical system, typically powered by a battery or magneto, that provides the spark to ignite the fuel mixture in an internal-combustion engine.
  3. A switch that activates this system.

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  1. The act or process of igniting something:
  2. An electrical system, typically powered by a battery or magneto, that provides the spark to ignite the fuel mixture in an internal-combustion engine.
  3. A switch that activates this system.

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• firing

  1. The process of applying fire or heat, as in the hardening or glazing of ceramics.
  2. Fuel for fires.
  3. The act or an instance of dismissing someone from a job.

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  1. The process of applying fire or heat, as in the hardening or glazing of ceramics.
  2. Fuel for fires.
  3. The act or an instance of dismissing someone from a job.

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• outburst

  1. A sudden, violent display, as of activity or emotion:

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  1. A sudden, violent display, as of activity or emotion:

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• combustion

  1. The process of burning.
  2. A chemical change, especially oxidation, accompanied by the production of heat and light.
  3. Violent anger or agitation:

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  1. The process of burning.
  2. A chemical change, especially oxidation, accompanied by the production of heat and light.
  3. Violent anger or agitation:

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• percussion

  1. The striking together of two bodies, especially when noise is produced.
  2. The sound, vibration, or shock caused by the striking together of two bodies.
  3. The act of detonating a percussion cap in a firearm.

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  1. The striking together of two bodies, especially when noise is produced.
  2. The sound, vibration, or shock caused by the striking together of two bodies.
  3. The act of detonating a percussion cap in a firearm.

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• eruption

  1. The act or process of erupting.
  2. An instance of erupting.
  3. A sudden, often violent outburst.

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  1. The act or process of erupting.
  2. An instance of erupting.
  3. A sudden, often violent outburst.

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• concussion

  1. A violent jarring; a shock:
  2. An injury to an organ, especially the brain, produced by a violent blow and followed by a temporary or prolonged loss of function.

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  1. A violent jarring; a shock:
  2. An injury to an organ, especially the brain, produced by a violent blow and followed by a temporary or prolonged loss of function.

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• blowup

  1. An explosion.
  2. An outburst of temper.
  3. A photographic enlargement.

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  1. An explosion.
  2. An outburst of temper.
  3. A photographic enlargement.

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• blowout

  1. A sudden rupture or bursting, as of an automobile tire.
  2. The hole made by such a rupture.
  3. A sudden escape of a confined gas or liquid, as from a well.

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  1. A sudden rupture or bursting, as of an automobile tire.
  2. The hole made by such a rupture.
  3. A sudden escape of a confined gas or liquid, as from a well.

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• discharge

  1. To release, as from confinement, care, or duty:
  2. To let go; empty out:
  3. To pour forth; emit:

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  1. To release, as from confinement, care, or duty:
  2. To let go; empty out:
  3. To pour forth; emit:

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• burst

  1. To come open or fly apart suddenly or violently, especially from internal pressure.
  2. To explode.
  3. To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open:

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  1. To come open or fly apart suddenly or violently, especially from internal pressure.
  2. To explode.
  3. To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open:

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• blast

  1. A very strong gust of wind or air.
  2. The effect of such a gust.
  3. A forcible stream of air, gas, or steam from an opening, especially one in a blast furnace to aid combustion.

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  1. A very strong gust of wind or air.
  2. The effect of such a gust.
  3. A forcible stream of air, gas, or steam from an opening, especially one in a blast furnace to aid combustion.

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• detonation

  1. The act of exploding.
  2. An explosion.

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  1. The act of exploding.
  2. An explosion.

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A loud noise

• bang

  1. A sudden loud noise, as of an explosion.
  2. A sudden loud blow or bump.
  3. A sudden burst of action:

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  1. A sudden loud noise, as of an explosion.
  2. A sudden loud blow or bump.
  3. A sudden burst of action:

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• crack

  1. To break without complete separation of parts:
  2. To break or snap apart:
  3. To make a sharp snapping sound:

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  1. To break without complete separation of parts:
  2. To break or snap apart:
  3. To make a sharp snapping sound:

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• blast

  1. A very strong gust of wind or air.
  2. The effect of such a gust.
  3. A forcible stream of air, gas, or steam from an opening, especially one in a blast furnace to aid combustion.

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  1. A very strong gust of wind or air.
  2. The effect of such a gust.
  3. A forcible stream of air, gas, or steam from an opening, especially one in a blast furnace to aid combustion.

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• report

  1. A formal account of the proceedings or transactions of a group:
  2. A spoken or written account of an event, usually presented in detail:
  3. Bound volumes containing the published court opinions in legal cases, intended to provide a reference for precedents in subsequent cases.

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  1. A formal account of the proceedings or transactions of a group:
  2. A spoken or written account of an event, usually presented in detail:
  3. Bound volumes containing the published court opinions in legal cases, intended to provide a reference for precedents in subsequent cases.

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